Circular procurement

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How can SMEs better meet the demand for circular procurement?

The session with Versnellingsnetwerk Circulair Inkopen (Circular Procurement, VCI) will provide valuable insights into the latest developments in circular textile procurement, featuring two practical examples that highlight successful strategies.

Discover how circular procurement can drive sustainability in the textile industry. Circular procurement minimizes the use of raw materials, promotes the reuse of products and materials and supports sustainable supply chains, making it a vital practice for reducing environmental impact.

Are you interested in creating circular products? Learn how to foster chain collaboration through circular procurement and hear through real-world case studies, such as the initiatives from Zaanstad and another leading market party. These examples will showcase the challenges and successes of circular procurement practices and engaging suppliers.

The session will also include an interactive panel discussion, where we will address key questions and statements using live feedback tools like Menti. Topics will include what market players need from procuring organizations to participate in circular textile tenders, how procurement can stimulate chain collaboration, and the importance of rewarding innovation and sustainability over cost in tenders. By attending, you’ll be equipped to transform your procurement practices and drive sustainability in the textile industry.

Be part of the change and join us for this essential session on circular procurement at Circular Textile Days!

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Time schedule

Time schedule	Subject	Speakers	Comments
10.30	Start	All
11.00-11.10	Let’s meet	Lisanne van ‘t Hoff and Stephanie Steffers	To get acquainted; who are we and who is in the room.(interaction with the audience through Menti)
11.10-11.20	More about a circular economy	Lisanne van ’t Hoff and Stephanie Steffers	Introducing the topics circular economy and circular procurement, zooming in on circular textiles.
11.20-11.40	Circulair economy in practice	Danielle Schouten	Practical examples about circular procurement of textiles and value chain collaboration.
	Circulair economy in practice	Andrew Jordan	Practical examples about circular procurement of textiles and value chain collaboration.
12.00-12.20	Let’s discuss	Danielle Schouten, Andrew Jordan, Niels van Herpen, Helga Steinmeier and of course the audience!	We would like to discuss circular procurement of textiles with the panel and with the audience in the room.What are the do’s and don’ts for procurers? What does the market need from procuring organizations in order to move forward? How can procurement stimulate value chain collaboration? (interaction with the audience through Menti and live questions from the audience)
12.20-12.30	Closing remarks	Lisanne van ’t Hoff and Stephanie Steffers